Excess Body Hair :(

Anyone know the causes of excess body hair in women and ways to cure it or help it not grow so much? I definitely have an abnormal amount for a woman; I have dark, coarse hair on my chin, stomach, rear, chest, and so on and so on.... I hate it so much and am asking for laser hair removal for Christmas from my husband and immediate family :) Am I probably lacking a certain hormone or have too much of one? Anyone have any comments, suggestions, advice??? Thanks a lot!

Val